71 minutes ago Man will never miss bin collection day thanks to clever hack – not everyone is convinced

A man has shared his ingenious hack to avoid missing bin collection day, and says he has been doing it for 'years' – but some people aren't sure it's worth it

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2 hours ago My family call it Old Lady Clubbing, but my giddy ‘nights out’ have lit up a dismal 2024 | Gaby Hinsliff

Dance till you drop, then home by 10pm – daytime events offer a glorious escape for those of us bogged down by responsibilityLast Saturday night, I went clubbing with friends. Once upon a time, this wouldn’t have been a remotely odd sentence to type, because it was what I did pretty much every weekend. But a lot has changed since then – let’s just say that in my peak raving years there was a Labour government in power, only it was actually popular – and like most people whose happy place was once on the dancefloor, inevitably with time comes the feeling that you no longer belong. Deep down, you still come to life when the bassline kicks in. But you morph from hardened raver to the kind of person who’s always up for dancing at parties and weddings, and then finally into the kind of person whose friends aren’t getting married any more and who spends their Saturday nights giving their children lifts to parties. So eventually you tell yourself sadly that those days are over now, and tha...

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2 hours ago Savvy shopper snaps up £70 Christmas turkey for fraction of price in supermarket sale

A Sainsbury's shopper has shared the amazing bargain they found in the supermarket's post-Christmas sale - and people are seriously impressed with the price they paid for the turkey

Economics

73 minutes ago Netflix's Squid Game 2 sparks frenzy after fans find 'Easter Egg' game on Google

Squid Game 2 has only just dropped on Netflix, but people are already playing a game on Google that will have you on the edge of your seat as you try to beat the creepy doll

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69 minutes ago Eurostar passengers trapped inside Channel Tunnel for 3 hours in Christmas chaos

Almost 800 people were left stranded in the tunnel today for hours.

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17 hours ago Film studio head blames critics for new Marvel film flopping at the box office

CEO Tony Vinciquerra said ‘Kraven the Hunt,’ based on Super-Man supervillain, has been ‘destroyed’ by critics

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31 hours ago Apple may finally follow Samsung with one of its biggest iPhone upgrades ever

Following years of development, Apple could release a foldable iPhone and tablet as soon as next year - according to people familiar with the company's plans

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15 hours ago ITV The Masked Singer's Jennifer Saunders 'wanted to cry' after breast cancer diagnosis

The Masked Singer guest judge Jennifer Saunders shared more than a decade ago that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer after going to a mammogram appointment

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89 minutes ago Just one percent of people can solve this 'really easy 1% Club question

See how you'd fare in the final of ITV's The 1% Club, hosted by comedian Lee Mack, with this tricky brainteaser that some viewers complained was actually 'easy' to solve in under 30 seconds

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9 hours ago Climate crisis exposed people to extra six weeks of dangerous heat in 2024

Analysis shows fossil fuels are supercharging heatwaves, leaving millions prone to deadly temperaturesThe climate crisis caused an additional six weeks of dangerously hot days in 2024 for the average person, supercharging the fatal impact of heatwaves around the world.The effects of human-caused global heating were far worse for some people, an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central has shown. Those in Caribbean and Pacific island states were the hardest hit. Many endured about 150 more days of dangerous heat than they would have done without global heating, almost half the year. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago 'I paid £62 per head for Christmas dinner – I couldn't believe what arrived'

A family of four forked out a combined £248 for food alone for their Christmas dinner at a hotel – but they were horrified when their plates arrived at their table

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2 hours ago James Corden shares BTS photos from Gavin And Stacey finale in emotional post to fans

The finale saw more than 12 million people tune in

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83 minutes ago Chinese man sentenced to death for killing 35 people by driving into a crowd

A Chinese court has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into crowd, in an attack that raised national concern about mass killings

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29 hours ago Will the UK stock market be the one to back in 2025? Shares are still going cheap, say experts

The UK remains cheap but shows signs of becoming liked - if still not loved - by investors as we head into 2025.

Science

91 minutes ago UK seaside town named one of Britain's best is so charming people visit all year round

The stunning seaside town of Southwold, Suffolk, has been ranked one of the best in the UK. Here we explore why the town is such a popular destination and what it has to offer

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26 hours ago Anthony Joshua's stunning £150m property empire boasts luxury houses and former oil HQ

Anthony Joshua has invested a huge amount of money in real estate in recent years and boasts a property empire worth around £150million, with a number of impressive acquisitions

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4 hours ago Sales mayhem as thousands queue to snap up Boxing Day bargains at Bicester Village

Frenzied scenes erupted across Bicester Village, in Oxfordshire, as hordes of shoppers joined huge queues to snap up some of the site's biggest discounts ever.

Economics

3 hours ago EA FC and other major sports games just might help us find the next Messi

A new report suggests gamers who play sports titles are helping young people find an interest in real sports, either through increasing their support for a team or playing themselves

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2 hours ago Bestselling author adds trigger warnings to her books to make readers 'feel more comfortable'

Joanne Harris, one of Britain's bestselling authors, introduced the new content warnings after previously 'some people need them.'

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23 hours ago Coronation Street's Helen Worth bursts into tears in behind the scenes look at her final Gail Platt scene after 50 years on the show

The soap star, who is played by Helen Worth, 73, saw her memorable exit on Wednesday as she said goodbye to the iconic cobbled streets.

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30 hours ago The symptom that means you have Covid rather than flu, RSV or norovirus

With more people getting ill, how can you distinguish one virus from the other?

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1 hour ago Traditional New Year's resolutions cast aside as Brits embrace fun in 2025

A new study of 2,000 UK adults found that people are moving away from setting themselves strict goals, and are instead prioritising happiness and self-kindness.

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26 hours ago Home Office spent thousands to get rid of bedbug infestation at Westminster HQ

The Home Office spent over £5,000 on sniffer dogs to investigate a bedbug infestation at its Westminster headquarters

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15 hours ago Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpots

Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion

Economics

4 hours ago James Corden issues moving message and new photo to fans after Gavin and Stacey finale

More than 12 million people tuned in to watch the show

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2 hours ago Russian air defence likely behind Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people, military experts say

Russia has downplayed speculation that its military was behind the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan

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25 hours ago Denzel Washington in Seven?: 13 actors who turned down movie roles – and then massively regretted it

Few actors are brave enough to admit that they turned down some of the most famous films in recent memory, but these ones did, writes Adam White

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2 hours ago Decluttering experts list the 24 items you must remove from your home before 2025

Two women, who are on a mission to help people get their homes and lives organised, insist that you have a good clear out before 2025 to get your life in order - and getting rid of these items helps

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29 hours ago Rutherglen family enjoy party where Royalty and Santa Claus are guests

The Duchess is patron of disability charity Cerebral Palsy Scotland

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20 hours ago Three quarters of Brits think Royals should cough up and pay taxes on their estates

More than 150,000 people have signed a petition calling on King Charles III and Prince William to speed up work on sub-standard properties after our investigation revealed scores fail minimum energy efficiency standards for landlords

Economics

5 hours ago Corden thanks fans after Gavin And Stacey finale: It means more than you’ll know

The finale saw more than 12 million people tune in.

Sport

2 hours ago Syrian rebels arrest top official who 'ordered thousands of executions for Assad' at notorious Sednaya Prison

Mohammed Kanjo Hassan was reportedly arrested by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) forces following a furious gunbattle with Assad loyalists in the coastal province of Tartus

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25 hours ago Brad Pitt as Neo?: 13 actors who turned down movie roles – and then massively regretted it

Few actors are brave enough to admit that they turned down some of the most famous films in recent memory, but these ones did, writes Adam White

Culture

2 hours ago ‘There is magic in the world. There’s something bigger’: the ecstatic visions of musician Clarissa Connelly

Recalling Kate Bush and Perfume Genius, the Copenhagen-via-Scotland artist blends the ancient and avant garde – and finds revelation in loss and deathFrom Fife/CopenhagenRecommended if you like Kate Bush, Astrid Sonne, Julia HolterUp next Performing at the ICA, London, 19 February; album three in the worksEvery Christmas, Clarissa Connelly rewatches Ingmar Bergman’s Fanny and Alexander, waiting for the scene in which Ismael shows Alexander a mummy and their faces turn in unison. “It gives me an experience like there is magic in the world, that there’s something bigger,” says the Scotland-born, Denmark-raised musician, 31. “It opens up the top of my head. Then my small, messy world becomes smaller and easier to comprehend and be a bit more careless about.” Continue reading...

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30 hours ago In a Japanese restaurant in west London, this Chinese woman felt truly at home | Xinran

In my younger years I travelled all over China. But on a culinary tour of Bayswater with my son, I tasted belongingIn our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time when they felt most at homeIn 2006, during his gap year before starting university, my son Pan set out to discover a “world beyond books”. After spending four months backpacking through Australia and New Zealand, he shared with me his most profound realisation from his travels: the meaning of home.He told me: “Some people live in luxurious mansions but rarely share dinners or weekends with their families. Others, in crowded cottages, are enveloped daily by the sounds of children playing and the aroma of home-cooked meals. Some reside deep in the mountains, knowing every blade of grass, bird and rabbit, while others traverse busy city districts yet remain strangers to their own neighbours.” His words made me think about the places I have called home.Xinran is founder of the Mothers’ Bridge o...

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21 hours ago Thousands enjoy Boxing Day sales in Scotland splurging '£587k a minute' in

Insiders said big Boxing Day bargains may have helped retailers avoid a knockout blow over the festive period.

Economics

5 hours ago World's richest footballer is Chelsea reject worth 12 times more than Ronaldo and Messi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have amassed incredible wealth over the years, but the pair's net worths combined still don't come close to that of Faiq Bolkiah

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2 hours ago King Charles has ‘secret weapon’ up his sleeve in plans for royal future and it’s not what people expect

The monarch has been clear that the down-to-earth Duchess of Edinburgh's steadfast support and loyalty is more appreciated than ever - as she rises up the ranks of the royal family

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32 hours ago ‘I get spotted in the M&S knicker department’: Lorraine Ashbourne on her 2024 TV takeover

From Bridgerton to Sherwood and Alma’s Not Normal, the actor has lit up our screens all year – and her ‘victory lap’ is only just starting Lorraine Ashbourne has had a massive year. “I know! People keep saying: oh God, Lorraine, get off the telly, we want somebody else,” she says. “But it has been extraordinary.” She kicked things off in January with ITV’s entertaining disaster thriller After the Flood, playing Sophie Rundle’s tough, grieving mother, Molly. As the year went on, she returned to two of her biggest and most significant roles yet, as the former secret spy cop Daphne Sparrow in Sherwood, and Grandma Joan in the wrenching, hilarious second series of Alma’s Not Normal. Has she ended up in such outstanding shows because she’s picky? “Absolutely not. I’ll do anything! I’m a cheap date. It’s just timing that these things have fallen into place.”Right now, Ashbourne is at home in north London. She grew up in Manchester, where she went to drama school. She met her husband, Andy...

Culture

2 hours ago World Darts Championship results LIVE as defending champion Luke Humphries back in action at the Ally Pally

After a short break, we're back in action in London as Luke Humphries continues the defence of his title.It’s Day 10 at the Ally Pally as the Paddy Power World Championship gets serious.The business-end of the tournament starts now with six mouth-watering Friday ties.Champion Humphries is back on stage tonight as he continues his back-to-back bid against Nick Kenny.Beforehand, three outstanding afternoon matches. Damon Heta and Luke Woodhouse to head-to-head before a potential cracker between Jonny Clayton and Daryl Gurney.Stephen Bunting faces Madars Razma before the evening session kicks-off with a terrific clash between former champ Gerwyn Price and Joe CullenScotland’s Peter Wright takes on Jermaine Wattimena before Humphries ends the evening against the Welsh surprise package.Follow all the action from the Ally Pally right here in our LIVE blog.

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21 hours ago Flossing, saving money and eating more donuts: new year resolutions that actually stuck

What separates a good resolution from a bad one? Guardian readers agree: it has to be something you care aboutFor some, new year resolutions are an opportunity to grow. For others, they’re a pointless exercise in self-flagellation.That might be because they’re hard to keep up. In the US, 44% of new year resolutions last two to three months; only 6% last a year. In the UK, 17% of people give up on their resolution within a month. Continue reading...

Economics

7 hours ago World's richest footballer who was at Chelsea is worth 12 times more than Ronaldo and Messi combined

While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have racked up substantial fortunes, neither's net worth is even close to one footballer who couldn't cut it at Premier League clubs

Sport

2 hours ago 'Violent Christmas Day attack' suspect charged with attempted murder after 4 people hit

As one of four victims remains in a critical condition receiving treatment in hospital, 30-year-old Anthony Gilheaney has been charged with four counts of attempted murder

Events

36 hours ago Harrowing videos from inside Azerbaijan Airlines plane show passengers' 'final calls to loved ones'

Footage shows survivors emerging from the wreckage of a plane crash in Kazakhstan which has killed 38 people, amid rumours it may have been shot down by Russians

Culture

2 hours ago 'Mimicking animal movements' and 'ancient' exercises: The unexpected fitness trends taking over 2025

If the idea of spending relentless hours on the treadmill fills you with dread, it's always worth trying something new.

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23 hours ago What’s actually worth spending your beauty vouchers on as retailers kick off their Boxing Day sales

If you received some beauty vouchers for Christmas, today is the perfect day to get the most use out of them as retailers launch their Boxing Day sales with hundreds of discounts

Economics

22 hours ago In Pictures: Crowds out in force for Boxing Day sales, swims, hunts and races

While some people went bargain hunting in the sales, others were out watching horse racing.

Sport

3 hours ago Gang member and kidnapper freed early from jail by Labour mocks Keir Starmer in Christmas rap song

The rapper said: ‘Now that I’m back, I’m raising the crime rate. Keir Starmer let me out now he wants me back, got me scratching my head like make up your mind, mate.’

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2 hours ago ‘Everyone is crazy about tennis’: Sinner’s success inspires Italy to pick up rackets

Italians are taking to the court with factors including the pandemic and broadcasting also said to be fuelling enthusiasmAt the age of 47, diehard AC Milan fan Ninni Licata has hung up his football boots in exchange for a tennis racket.Like thousands of Italians in recent years, Licata has been unable to resist the lure of a game that for years had been relegated to the sidelines of the country’s national sports, overshadowed by football and Formula One. Continue reading...

Politics

24 hours ago Anthony Joshua's incredible £150m property portfolio including former oil HQ worth millions

Heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has built up an incredible property portfolio

Economics

24 hours ago Chelsea v Fulham, Newcastle v Aston Villa and more: football clockwatch – live

Live scores | Tables | FixturesGet in touch! You can email Luke hereSavinho has just committed a hilarious mis-kick for City against Everton when apparently attempting a cross. That’s all you need to know.Sporting have appointed Rui Borges as head coach, after the Portuguese champions sacked Joao Pereira on Boxing Day. The new head coach has signed a contract until June 2026, with an option to extend a further year. Continue reading...

Sport

3 hours ago Man on four counts of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians on Christmas Day

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, is due to appear in court after four people were hit by a car on Christmas Day in London's West End and rushed to hospital

Events

2 hours ago From surprise guests to Easter eggs: All of the details you may have missed in Beyoncé's dazzling NFL Christmas Day halftime show

The Grammy winner, 43, belted out a number of tracks from her Cowboy Carter album which was released earlier this year in March.

Politics

26 hours ago A Silicon Valley nudist resort is on sale for $30m – but will its new owner ‘go textile’?

Members are in limbo as Lupin Lodge is on the market after nearly 90 years – with next buyer likely to require clothesAfter nearly 90 years as a historic nudist resort, California’s Lupin Lodge is up for sale – and its next owners are likely to require guests to wear clothes.The 112-acre Silicon Valley property became a retreat for members of the “naturist” movement in 1935. Today, its hundreds of members enjoy the resort’s clothing-optional hiking trails, pickleball court and its nude-only community pool. (Yes: the members really do hike naked.) Continue reading...

Economics

25 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans notice 'hidden' finale detail as they realise just how good show is

A fan of the hit BBC show Gavin and Stacey has shared a "hidden" detail from the finale on TikTok, and people are in hysterics over it – and say it's the little things that really make the show

Sport

3 hours ago Driver charged with attempted murder after four injured in Shaftesbury Avenue 'attack' on Christmas Day

Anthony Gilheaney is accused of trying to kill four people on Shaftesbury Avenue on Christmas Day

Events

3 hours ago ‘It's true – people thrive in certain jobs because of their personality type’

Almost 70,000 professional people were researched and they proved that job stereotypes do hold up

Politics

26 hours ago Boots No7 bundle includes nine skincare products worth £136 for just £42

The high street chain's No7 range is proving popular among shoppers as the Ultimate Beauty Collection is slashed in the Boxing Day sale

Economics

28 hours ago Royal Family's Boxing Day traditions explained including controversial sport

On Boxing Day, members of the Royal Family will have a quieter affair while at Sandringham House and will head outdoors to take part in their traditional, but controversial sport

Sport

4 hours ago Israel confirms strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as WHO chief caught in airport attack

Yemen’s Houthi-run broadcaster Al Masirah said that two people were killed in Israeli strikes on Sanaa international airport and another person was killed in Ras Issa port

Events

3 hours ago Dystopian city the size of Austria where most people 'never touch the ground'

Chongqing in China is the largest city in the world by population. It has multi-level highways, a monorail system that cuts right through through residential tower blocks, and a skyline studded with brightly lit skyscrapers

Politics

27 hours ago Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

Thousands of workers are facing an unsettling reality heading into 2025

Economics

4 hours ago Police search gardens and sheds for tourist last seen at Scots beauty spot on Christmas Eve

"We also ask people to check gardens, sheds and outbuildings in case he has sought shelter."

Events

3 hours ago Dragons, demons and Grand Theft Auto VI: the games to look out for in 2025

Vice City returns, but there are plenty of new games and reboots, from Monster Hunter Wilds and Atomfall to Civilization VII and DOOM: The Dark AgesExplore, expand, exploit, exterminate: the rules of Civilization haven’t changed, but this devilishly compelling strategy series has long been due an overhaul. Next year’s instalment lets you pick and choose between many more different leaders and peoples to guide to world domination, from antiquity and through the age of exploration to the modern era – peacefully, or otherwise. • Released 11 Feb 11; all platforms Continue reading...

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27 hours ago Mohammed Kudus set surprising new target amid £85m January transfer links

Mohammed Kudus is being linked with a move to Manchester City but West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui is calling on the Ghana star to focus more on his defensive work

Economics

5 hours ago Milton Keynes stabbing: All we know after two women 'murdered in horror attack'

Neighbours on Santa Cruz Avenue in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, remain shocked following the Christmas Day attack, whick killed two women and has left two more people seriously hurt

Events

4 hours ago In Pictures: Northern lights, Taylor Swift and a frozen troot – Scotland in 2024

The best of the images from across the country for the past 12 months.

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31 hours ago Brits to spend £3.7bn in Boxing Day sales as online shopping dominates

Online spending is set to dominate as more than 11 million people log on for deals

Economics

5 hours ago Coronation Street boss warns cast to expect brutal culls after Helen Worth's exit

Coronation Street's new boss Kate Brooks has warned that a number of characters will be leaving the soap in the coming months as she makes her mark

Events

4 hours ago The pāua and the glory: cafe’s creation sparks pie mania in New Zealand

Flaky pastry filled with seafood delicacy gains cult status and draws crowds to sleepy beach communityCelebrities have raved about them, politicians have bulk-ordered them, local people line up and tourists drive hours for them. The legendary pāua pie – a flaky pie filled with a New Zealand seafood delicacy – is enticing crowds to a remote cafe on the isolated East Coast.The savoury pie may be one of the closest things New Zealand has to a national dish. From the basic mince pie found in corner stores and petrol stations to the more inventive gourmet pies offered in cafes and fine dining restaurants, wherever you go, there are pies. Continue reading...

Politics

36 hours ago Richest family in the world have more cash than Elon Musk and Bill Gates combined

The British Royal family has a net worth of around £69 billion ($88 billion), but this pales in comparison to the wealth of the House of Saud, the ruling Royal family of Saudi Arabia

Economics

6 hours ago Netanyahu warns Yemen airstrikes will continue after WHO chief caught up in airport attack – Middle East crisis live

Head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he was at Yemen’s international airport when it was hitThe Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea for more than a year to try to enforce a naval blockade on Israel, saying they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel’s year-long war in Gaza.The strikes on shipping by the Houthis, who have also launched missiles at Israel, have prompted retaliatory strikes by the US and Britain. Here is an extract from our explainer on the group:The Houthis are a Yemeni militia group named after their founder, Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, and representing the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam.They emerged in the 1980s in opposition to Saudi Arabia’s religious influence in Yemen. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago People are only just learning what period between Christmas and NYE is called

Christmas is over – but that doesn't mean the festive celebrations need to stop. In fact, people are loving the 'limbo' period between Xmas and the New Year – and have a special name for it

Politics

6 hours ago Researchers discover the hobby that cuts your risk of dementia in half

Scientists think processing the vast amounts of information encountered online can benefit people's brains, while social media use may help to combat loneliness

Events

4 hours ago 'Lazy' man slammed for serving family Christmas dinner in tin foil oven trays

Christmas dinner is one of the best things about the festive season, and people will often get their finery out in order to eat it - but one man simply served in tin foil oven trays

Politics

6 hours ago White British people aren’t under threat from multicultural Britain – they are part of it | Kieran Connell

Reform would have you believe that multiculturalism is an act of exclusion. In fact, the opposite is the caseAs the dust settled on last summer’s English riots, I found myself taking part in a radio discussion on the question: has multiculturalism failed? It was a depressing response to events that were themselves deeply depressing: an all-too-vivid reminder of how acute Britain’s problems with racism and Islamophobia continue to be. Yet the radio discussion also showed how multiculturalism acts as a scapegoat when it comes to concerns about issues such as immigration and community cohesion. For decades now, multiculturalism has functioned as Britain’s bogeyman.There was opposition to the term almost as soon as it began to gain traction in the late 1970s and 80s. Initially, multiculturalism was associated with policies that some local councils introduced to address inequalities in education. What this meant in practice was things such as an expanded religious education curriculum, t...

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4 hours ago BBC Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts gives worrying update about 'how long he has left' after scare

The BBC star was rushed to hospital earlier this year after suffering from a pericardial effusion

Politics

9 hours ago The Office writer says SNL parody sketch rankled him: ‘All actors are white people’

Michael Schur says 2008 sketch ‘didn’t feel right to me in some way’

Events

5 hours ago City as big as Austria where some 'never see sun' – but you'll have never heard of it

A gigantic megacity larger than some European countries has sprung up in Southwestern China, so dense that the people living on its lower levels never see sunlight

Politics

12 hours ago Four people found dead at home on Christmas Day after suspected carbon monoxide leak

Tragedy prompts police to remind householders of the importance of having working carbon monoxide alarms in their homes

Events

5 hours ago People are only just realising truth behind 'see it, say it, sorted' slogan

A pair of train passengers who had an argument about British Transport Police's 'see it, say it, sorted' slogan have made people think twice, with some only just realising what the phrase really says

Politics

12 hours ago Travel expert warns against common luggage mistake that increases risk of losing your bags

There are a few things you can do to ensure your luggage stays safe and arrives at your destination with you - but there's one mistake people often make which could result in it getting lost.

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